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The New Philadelphia Times-Reporter , part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a full-time sports reporter to cover high school sports in and around Tuscarawas County, Ohio.

Our readers have responded well to meaningful coverage of high school sports on and off the field. The Dover-New Philadelphia rivalry is one of the oldest in the nation, and there is the opportunity to cover state title teams such as Indian Valley football, Hiland basketball and Dover softball.

This reporter will tell those stories, in addition to game coverage of the biggest rivalries and most important matchups. That includes breaking news, deep enterprise, updates on teams and athletes, and content that digs into topics such as the rigors of student-athlete life in today’s era, coach pay, team travel and recruiting college athletes from a small area.

The Times-Reporter works in collaboration with a dozen newsrooms as part of Gannett’s Center for Community Journalism, giving your best work an opportunity to be seen beyond your own newsroom.

New Philadelphia and neighboring Dover have thriving downtowns, full of local restaurants and history. The area offers plenty of outdoor activities along the Tuscarawas River. Cy Young was born and died nearby, and Woody Hayes is from the area and went on to coach in New Philadelphia long before his tenure at Ohio State. New Philadelphia is 35 minutes from Canton and the Football Hall of Fame and is less than 100 miles from both Cleveland and Pittsburgh.

Responsibilities

Create storytelling that accurately informs, entertains and engages specific audiences and platforms through the use of metrics.
Work toward becoming the community’s leading voice of expertise in high school sports.
Connect with the community through storytelling and outreach (social media, on camera, forums, community leadership, etc.). Provide thoughtful analysis of complex issues.
Work with editor and content strategist to evaluate what's working and what's not and develop ongoing plans to satisfy audience needs.
Collaborate to provide appropriate elements for stories (i.e. photos, videos and graphics). Capture basic photos and video as needed.
Promote personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand.
Provide great customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master’s degree in communications, journalism or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous reporting experiencepreferred; even better if you've covered sports.
Proficiency on social media platforms; including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Reddit.
Experience shooting and editing photos and video on a mobile device.
Strong communication skills, news judgement and headline-writing ability
Ability to multitask and excel under intense deadline pressure.
Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently.
Strong writing, spelling and grammar skills; familiarity with AP style.
Ability to work some nights and weekends.
Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches.
This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.

Application Instructions

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:

Your resume – one to two pages.
A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you’ve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.

It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

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Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries Media Production
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